The BoatU.S. National Recall Alert Registry is a universal registration site designed to put manufacturers in touch with owners when safety defect recalls are announced. Boat and marine engine defect recalls often involve serious safety problems that must be corrected so that boats can be operated safely. Federal law requires boat and marine engine manufacturers to use "reasonable diligence" in maintaining lists of first purchasers, so owner records are often incomplete, especially for used boats. Consumers may never be notified when safety defects are discovered.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced a voluntary recall of about 167,000 Kidde XL fire extinguishers. Pressurized cylinders in the affected units could lose pressure and fail to operate, putting consumers and their property at risk in the event of fire.

The recall involves the Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers with model numbers FX340SC, FX340H, FX340GW, XL5MR, FX210R, FX340SC-2, FX210W, XL2.5TCZ-4, and E-340-3 manufactured between October 2007 and April 2008. Consumers can find the model number on the extinguisher’s front label and the manufacture year stamped on the bottom.

If you own an affected extinguisher, you should check the pressure gauge. If it points to the red zone, contact Kidde for a free replacement extinguisher. If the gauge is not in the red zone but you still have questions, please contact Kidde for additional information at 888-345-4407 between 0800 and 1700 Eastern time Monday through Friday or visit Kidde’s website.

Out of an abundance of caution, Garmin has voluntarily chosen to globally recall its 2009 version of BlueChart g2 and g2 Vision data cards. In certain waters, there are inaccuracies and/or omissions in the way that this specific version of charting represents depth contours and depth areas, resulting in the depiction of water depth as deeper than the actual depth under certain display conditions.

Boaters should not use BlueChart g2 or g2 Vision 2009 data cards, dated March 2009, for navigation. Any boater who owns BlueChart g2 or g2 Vision v2009 will be given a replacement traditional BlueChart card or g2 Vision card v2008.5 (dated July 2008) free of charge and will also receive the 2009 card free of charge when it is re-released.
 

Date Issued: 03/20/07
Revised:

Manufacturer: Stearns Inc.

Product Name: West Marine Inflator Pumps

Manufacturer Part Number: 5330717

Units: About 1,400

Importer: Stearns Inc., of St. Cloud, Minn. (Note: The original importer Sevylor Inc., was recently acquired by Stearns Inc.)

Hazard: The inflator pumps can explode during use, ejecting sharp plastic parts and posing a serious laceration hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Stearns has received three reports of pumps exploding. One consumer reported lacerations and two fractured ribs. Two other consumers received minor lacerations to the face and chest.

Description: The recalled inflator pump has a blue body with a flack handle, hose, and pressure gage. The pump is 5-inches (12.7 cm) high and weighs about 3 pounds. West Marine is printed on a white sticker on the top of the pump housing. A second label contains a “caution” statement along with Ho Lee Co., Ltd. and UL listing information. The manufacturer’s model number HB-183BG and the date code 1203 are also on the label.

Sold at: West Marine & BoatU.S. stores and through direct sales nationwide from August 2003 through January 2007 for about $60.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers are asked to return their inflator pump to nearest West Marine or BoatU.S. store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information consumers can contact West Marine or BoatU.S. at (800) 262-8464 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.westmarine.com.

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Customers must stop using the products immediately and arrange de-installation and return to the retailer/dealer from whom it was purchased.
SPX 5 SPORT DRIVE PILOT and control head E12206
SPX 5 SPORT DRIVE PILOT pilot only E12132

As customer safety is of paramount importance to Raymarine, we have decided to initiate a voluntary recall of this product. We have identified a potential component problem with the SPX5 Sport Drive Pilot product which we have sold between February and July 2009.

As a result the mechanical clutch assembly may fail, causing the steering of the vessel to lock in one direction, with a possible risk to the safety of the vessel and crew.
The retailer/dealer will arrange for a replacement or, if preferred, a refund.

No other products are affected by this recall.

Any customers who have any questions regarding these products should contact Raymarine Customer Services on +44 2392 693611 in the UK or at (603) 881 5200 in the USA.